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Ice Gulch — Valleys 23.8 Miles W of Chapman Inn
Coos County, New Hampshire · USGS Mount Crescent Quadrangle · GNIS 867709
Catalogued on the USGS Mount Crescent quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire, Ice Gulch — a valley — lies 23.8 miles west of Chapman Inn.
Wikidata short description: “valley in Coös County, New Hampshire, United States of America”
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 867709, Ice Gulch is recorded as a valley on the USGS Mount Crescent quadrangle in Coos County, New Hampshire (FIPS 33/007). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 11/18/2020.
Coordinates & physical setting
Ice Gulch sits at 44.41629° N, 71.27063° W (DMS 44°24′59″ N, 71°16′14″ W).
Other valleys in Coos County, New Hampshire
Coos County, NH contains 15 valleys catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting Ice Gulch itself. The ones closest to Ice Gulch:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King Ravine | Mount Washington | 4.6 mi |
| Mount Washington Valley | Berlin | 5.5 mi |
| Ravine of the Cascades | Mount Washington | 6.4 mi |
| Ravine of the Castles | Mount Washington | 6.4 mi |
| Madison Gulf | Mount Washington | 7.8 mi |
| Jefferson Ravine | Mount Washington | 7.8 mi |
| Great Gulf | Mount Washington | 7.9 mi |
| Burt Ravine | Mount Washington | 10 mi |
| Walker Valley | Mount Dartmouth | 10.5 mi |
| Huntington Ravine | Mount Washington | 10.5 mi |
Features on the USGS Mount Crescent Quadrangle
The Mount Crescent 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 23 catalogued natural features alongside Ice Gulch. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peboamauk Fall | Waterfalls | Coos County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Hunters Pass | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Mount Crescent | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Crescent Range | Ranges | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Black Crescent Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Carlton Notch | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Mount Randolph | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3 mi |
| Lookout Ledge | Benches | Coos County, NH | 3.1 mi |
| Pond of Safety | Lakes | Coos County, NH | 3.5 mi |
| Keenan Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 41-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from Ice Gulch — 23.8 miles west as the crow flies, on compass bearing W.
Best time to visit
Late May through October; avoid black-fly peak in late May. Being this far north (lat 44.416°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 23.8 miles from the Inn, plan on a comfortable day trip with time for lunch on the road. Conditions at Ice Gulch track the nearby Peboamauk Fall waterfall (0.2 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to Ice Gulch
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peboamauk Fall | Waterfalls | Coos County, NH | 0.2 mi |
| Hunters Pass | Gaps | Coos County, NH | 0.7 mi |
| Mount Crescent | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.4 mi |
| Crescent Range | Ranges | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
| Black Crescent Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 1.6 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ice Gulch located?
Ice Gulch is in Coos County, New Hampshire, approximately 23.8 miles west of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Mount Crescent topographic quadrangle.
How far is Ice Gulch from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 41 minutes, 23.8 miles west (bearing W) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is Ice Gulch?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies Ice Gulch as a valley, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 867709 on the Mount Crescent quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit Ice Gulch?
Late May through October; avoid black-fly peak in late May.
How many other valleys are in Coos County, New Hampshire?
GNIS lists 14 other valleys in Coos County, New Hampshire.
Wikidata: Q49817103.